Joint inspection finds irregularities at 14 establishments in Keralam’s Kozhikode

The Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology departments issued notices to 14 commercial establishments after detecting irregularities during a joint market inspection in Panthirikkara and Perambra in Kozhikode district on Monday (November 9).The team conducted surprise checks at 18 establishments following repeated public complaints about overcharging at hotels and discrepancies in weights and measures.Koyilandy Taluk Supply Officer S.K. Sajitha led the inspection team. It included rationing inspectors S. Sunil Kumar, K. Beena and A.K. Siddique; Legal Metrology Inspector Sheeja Adiyodi; and Legal Metrology officials Anil Prasad and Praneesh.Officials said further legal proceedings would be taken against the defaulting establishments and follow-up checks would be carried out at those premises based on the notices issued. Published - November 09, 2026 06:56 pm IST